Teacher Librarian - Independence Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage and direct the school library media center. Collaboratively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students. Create and maintain a schoolwide literacy culture.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Master's degree
Three (3) years of teaching experience
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement
Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of teaching experience
Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers from various departments and co-teach skills including but not limited to reading, research, information and media literacy, and an organized inquiry method.
Create a schoolwide literacy culture by promoting a variety of dynamic library programs related to reading, research, technology, etc.
Maintain and strategically develop an equitable library collection aligned with school goals and individual students’ interests.
Create a safe, nurturing, and accessible library space for the entire school community.
Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
Develop and maintain access to online library tools, including the Integrated Library System, academic databases and other resources, providing professional learning, direct instruction, and troubleshooting as needed.
Assist students, staff, and community in accessing and using the library’s resources.
Support and actively participate in campus, district, and other professional learning opportunities.
Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practices.
Actively participate in a professional learning community.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.